He's waking up

We've only been allowed to look into his ICU room from the hallway a couple of times. This last time he was opening his eyes and nodding his head in answering the nurse. They should be taking the vent out within the hour and then we'll probably get to go into the room for a brief period. He looks really good considering - his color is good and well, he just generally looks way better than I was anticipating.

Melissa and I and his parents are here and will all wait till we are actually able to talk to him a bit.

I know he's felt all of your energy and good thoughts - keep it up! He's going to need a lot of strength in the next few weeks.